Natural medicine has been in use for thousands of years and many ancient civilizations took advantage of this before modern medicine took over in popularity.

In fact, many of these natural medicines are still in use in those nations and they are growing in popularity in the western world, too.

While there are plenty of people out there who will tell you it’s unreliable and ridiculous, scientific research has found that a lot of natural medicines are effective for exactly what they are purported to do.

Traditional healthcare is expensive and not everyone can afford to cough up the cash for certain medications, nor do they want to always rely on prescription medication when there are natural alternatives available.

Just have a look at the benefits of using natural medicine: Continue reading →

As people search for healthcare options that are natural and affordable, many are turning to alternative medicines and home remedies. Others, however, are dissatisfied with aspects of institutional medicine but are wary of “folk remedies.”

For those people, there is a middle ground. You may also be interested in going to a holistic medicine practitioner for a second opinion, as they are often more willing to try to treat certain conditions or to treat them in a different way.

Whether you’ve heard of holistic medicine or not, keep reading for a crash course: Holistic Medicine 101.

What is Holistic Medicine?

Holistic medicine is most often practiced by a licensed doctor, setting it apart from most “alternative medicines.” However, holistic medicine does include elements that most people would consider alternative or traditional. Continue reading →